Our first Full Moon of 2022…. A Full Moon will be rising in the watery, intuitive sign of Cancer on Wednesday the 18th of January. The Moon loves to be in the sign of Cancer as this is the sign where La Lunar is exalted, it is where she feels most at home, and each of us can tap into this harmonious energy.
We have begun to feel the building energy of the Cancerian Full Moon already and we can begin to tap, then as the Full Moon wanes we can begin to settle into the energies and whatever has arrived.
Full Moons are a time of release and letting go, and we are going to have to give this some extra consideration under the Cancer Full Moon. There may be a heaviness in the air which means we have to take conscious effort to shake off all that feels suffocating or disempowering.
The reason for this is the planet Pluto, which is hovering close to the Full Moon, exerting its influence on the sensitive Lunar energies. Pluto is the planet of power, so our attention may be drawn to the power dynamics in our lives, where we feel the most powerful and even where we feel the most powerless.
Sometimes Pluto’s influence can make us feel stifled or that we are under the thumb in some way. It can intensify any pressure we are feeling, particularly in our relationships.
If any of these themes come up, we need to think about how we can claim our power back. How can we put ourselves in the driver’s seat of our lives?
Constantly waiting or depending on the actions of others can put us in a powerless position, so we need to be mindful of thinking this way. Be mindful of basing any of our actions and beliefs on the attitudes and values of others. Be mindful of any thoughts that start with – “When this happens, then I will be at peace/happy/calm.”
Waiting for “this” to happen is the trap! So, in these instances we need to find ways to tune into the calm regardless of the actions of others or the climate that surrounds us.
If we find ourselves feeling any oppressive energy under this Full Moon, just know that the Universe is supporting us to shake it off using the power of movement. Movement can be very healing and we may feel this even more so under the Full Moon.
Dancing, running, walking, swimming, or simply standing up and shaking out our entire body from head to toe are all ways to release and free any built-up tension or feelings of restlessness.
Another practice we can do is to simply observe the relationships in our lives and any dynamics that are contributing to feelings of powerlessness.
Becoming aware of any of these dynamics can be enough to help us create a shift.
While power dynamics are a theme for this Full Moon, there is another sweeter and softer energy floating through the cosmic skies at this time too.
This sweeter energy comes from the planet Neptune, which is in a harmonious position at the time of the Full Moon. Neptune is the planet of dreams and spiritual growth. It holds the vibration of unconditional love and reminds us of our connection to the entire Universe.
Whatever we find ourselves through during this time, we need to remember we are not alone. We have a Divine spirit team on our side and they can work with us to help release and shift any heaviness, sadness, or worry we may be feeling.
The Full Moon is a time where the veil is naturally thin anyway, and with the beautiful energies of Neptune, it will be easier for us to connect with higher realms and our higher self. All of this can be incredibly healing and remind us that we are all part of something so much bigger than we can really comprehend.
Connecting with our spirituality can also be a soothing practice under this Full Moon. We can use the energies of Neptune to deepen our meditation practice, to pull some oracle cards, or to connect with our intuition.
This energy also supports any creative projects we may be working on. In fact, the power energies from Pluto and the soothing, creative energies of Neptune can be a wonderful dynamic for supporting creative work and for getting our “art” out in front of our desired audience.
Full Moons can also be points of completion, so we may just find that any projects we are working on, particularly creative ones, come to a natural end.
Overall, this Full Moon offers some moments of harmony but also some heaviness too. Our attention may be drawn to the power dynamics in our relationships, and we may find ourselves needing to consciously adjust our behaviors.
Let’s focus on empowering ourselves and trusting that there is celestial support raining down upon us.
Get creative and shine under the light of the Cancerian Full Moon.
Love and Blessings ♥